BILLY BATHGATE

Horse racing at Ayr Racecourse, featuring a horse named Billy Bathgate, ridden by a jockey, during the Join Racing TV Now Handicap event. The image includes text with details of the race held on June 13th, 2023, and is watermarked with Grossick Photography logos.

🐎 🐎 Horse Profile: Billy Bathgate (GB)

Foaled: 20 April 2016
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Chestnut
Sire: New Approach (IRE)
Dam: Bustling (GB)

Owner: Mr T Cox
Trainer: Ewan Whillans

🏇 Racing Overview

Billy Bathgate is a seasoned and durable campaigner who races primarily in handicap events over middle and longer distances, frequently competing over trips from around 1 mile 4 furlongs up to 2 miles. He has proven himself a consistent performer in Class 5 and Class 6 handicaps, showing toughness and the ability to run strongly in staying contests.

Throughout his career he has secured multiple victories and numerous placings, demonstrating competitiveness against similar handicap rivals. His racing style typically involves settling just off the pace before making his challenge in the latter stages.

🧬 Pedigree Notes

By New Approach (IRE)—a sire renowned for producing high-quality performers over a range of distances—Billy Bathgate inherits stamina and a solid racing constitution. His dam, Bustling (GB), by Danehill (USA), adds depth of quality to the pedigree, bringing notable turf influence that complements his staying aptitude.

This pedigree blend supports his effectiveness over extended distances and under handicap conditions.

🏠 In Training

Under the care of Ewan Whillans, Billy Bathgate continues to be campaigned with a focus on staying handicap races where his experience and durable nature give him a strong platform to be competitive. His connections tend to place him in races that suit his steady, relentless running style, aiming to maximise his chances against similar benchmark opposition throughout the season.

🔎 Key Attributes

  • Preferred trip: ~1m4f to 2m

  • Ground preference: Versatile across turf and All-Weather

  • Racing style: Prominent to held up, strong finisher

  • Profile: Experienced handicapper with staying capability